Going forward, I plan to use my voice to be the change I want to see in the world. My first true chance to do this was this weekend when I visited Washington D.C. to attend Powershift ’09. Powershift was a historical national environmental summit with the purpose of holding our elected officials accountable for combating global warning and moving towards energy independence. One of the panels was centered on the climate changes in the gulf and how we can help prevent it. After the panel, I got in contact with one of the speakers, whose organization is based in New Orleans, and I plan to help get involved and use my voice to inform others about the pressing issues facing the city where I live. My voice is a poignant tool that I plan to use to inspire change where I see fit; like in the city of New Orleans, my new home.

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